Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins Delas Frères 2010

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Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Grands Chemins Delas Frères 2010

The wine

The new-born of Maison Delas, this "young" cuvée (the first vintage dates back to 2006) is from the vineyard of Grands Chemins which is located on the terraces of Chassis, where the Rhône and Isère meet. Ageing is partly done in concrete vats, and for the rest in Burgundy pièces which have held one or two wines. This wine stands out in a natural way with its aromas of crunchy red fruit and its fleshy, spicy tannins. Delicate woody notes, mocha and liquorice (typical of the Chassis sector) complete an already rich, aromatic palette. The palate is fresh and lively, with wonderful persistence.

About the Producer Delas Frères

Founded in 1835, Maison Delas Frères is a part of a very exclusive circle of the finest producers in the Rhône Valley in terms of both quality and variety of appellations. The domaine was bought by Champagne Deutz in 1977 and then by Maison Roederer in 1993 but the spirit of the wines remains unchanged and faithful to their terroir. In 1996 Fabrice Rosset (Champagne Deutz) was appointed to manage the domaine and soon realised the great potential of the vineyard. He hired Jacques Grange, a young oenologue who had already proved his worth at some of the finest Rhône domaines. Thanks to him, the quality of wines at Delas has improved hugely and the domaine has invested accordingly: the winery has been entirely refurbished and 7,000 feet of vines have been replanted. It spans over 30 hectares of which 10 are in Hermitage, 18 in Crozes-Hermitage and 2 in Saint-Joseph. Delas Frères is also a negoçiant and offers wines from other appellations, such as Cornas, Côte-Rôtie et Condrieu.